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LC12 YDS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,943 mi
Last recorded127,943 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YDS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 127,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,063 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 109,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,543 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 26 Jul 2019 104,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs are wearing thin. but do perform perfectly. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (245/40/17) STRONG ADVISE!!! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 93,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs are wearing thin. but do perform perfectly. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (245/40/17) STRONG ADVISE!!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,653 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 54,085 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

wipers now smearing.

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LC12 YDS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 YDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC12 YDS registered?

LC12 YDS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2012.

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